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Make money one less worry

When you are affected by cancer it can be tough on your finances. Money worries can be confusing and overwhelming. We’re here to help with the support and guidance you need.

The financial impact of cancer

It may not be the first of your worries, but cancer can be tough on your finances. You may earn less if you need to stop working or reduce your hours. You may spend more on everyday costs like heating and travelling to hospital. But with our support and guidance no one has to face the financial impact of cancer alone. You can deal with your money worries early, so you can get back to the things that matter most.

Find out more about our financial support offer by downloading our Money worries? How we can help leaflet.

You can also call one of our team of trained Welfare Rights Advisors (Monday-Friday 8am-8pm) or Financial Guides (Monday-Friday 8am-6pm) on 0808 808 0000.

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Mo on money and cancer

In this video, Mo shares his experience of the financial impact of cancer. He talks about the challenges he faced and how Macmillan supported him.

Mo on money and cancer

In this video, Mo shares his experience of the financial impact of cancer. He talks about the challenges he faced and how Macmillan supported him.

Travel insurance

For information on travel insurance following a cancer diagnosis, visit our travel insurance section or call the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 0000 (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm)

Find out about our financial information

  • Benefits

    There are lots of benefits that could help you after a cancer diagnosis. Find out what benefits might be available to you and how we can help you claim them.

  • Household costs

    Access our guidance and support to get help with managing your housing costs, from rent, mortgage repayments and council tax to advice on how to keep your energy bills down.

  • Managing your money

    Get help with managing your everyday finances and planning ahead. Together we can make sure your money worries don’t get out of control.

  • Insurance

    If you have or have had cancer, it can help to understand how cancer can affect insurance. From looking into buying insurance or making a claim, we can help provide guidance.

Try our interactive financial support tools

Supporting a loved one with cancer?

You might face extra costs and your finances may feel the strain. Find out what financial help may be available to you and how to access it.

No small change

We’re campaigning to make sure that everyone gets the support they need to cope with the financial impact of cancer. Learn more about our campaign.

Just been diagnosed with cancer?

If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, we can send you relevant information to help with the physical, financial and emotional effects of cancer. Sign up to receive ongoing email support.